Argumentative Vocabulary

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What is a claim?

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A claim is the author's opinion or main argument in a piece of writing.

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What is a counter-claim?

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A counter-claim is a statement that acknowledges the other side of an argument but then refutes it.

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What is a transition in writing?

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A transition is a word or phrase that helps the reader move from one idea to another in an essay.

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What does 'So why?' signify in an argument?

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'So why?' signifies the significance or importance of the argument being made.

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What is evidence in argumentative writing?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of a hook in an essay?

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A hook is an engaging opening statement that grabs the reader's attention.

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What is elaboration in writing?

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Elaboration is the process of adding more detail or explanation to support a claim.

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What is the role of reasons in an argument?

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Reasons are the explanations that support a claim and justify the argument.

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What is the significance of a topic sentence?

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A topic sentence introduces the main idea of a paragraph and sets the tone for the argument.

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What does it mean to refute an argument?

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To refute an argument means to provide evidence or reasoning that disproves or contradicts it.